Diane Megaw
Diane Megaw is a veteran regional journalist at Daily Tidings, reporting across Southern Oregon and statewide developments from a Medford area lens. Her coverage spans business and the economy, housing and labor, public safety and courts, with a focus on what policy and legal decisions mean for local communities.
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Crime & Courts
Suspect on the Run After Ashland Man Gunned Down on ‘A’ Street
The Ashland, Oregon, Police Department has reopened 'A' Street after a preliminary investigation into the shooting incident early Sunday morning that left a 40-year-old…

News
Oregon Airbnb Hosts Face Highest Arson Rates in the Nation and Rising Crime Risks
A shocking recent survey found that Oregon Airbnb hosts are facing the highest arson rates in the country, making Oregon one of the worst states for Airbnb property…

Sports
Oregon Health Officials Warn Parents as Sports Betting Among College Students Surges
As many states, including Oregon, grapple with the rise in sports betting among college students, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has encouraged parents to discuss…

Crime & Courts
One Man Killed in Eugene Walmart Parking Lot Shooting as Detectives Seek Answer
Eugene Police Department detectives investigating Friday’s shooting incident in the Walmart parking lot that left one person dead indicated that the person who shot the…

News
Trump Says He May Deploy Troops to Portland to ‘Wipe Out’ Protesters
President Donald Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard to quell protests across the US against his policies may soon extend to Portland should he make…

News
Latest Oregon Jobs Report Highlights Growth in Health Care and Construction Despite Regional Losses
Significant trends in unemployment and industry changes across the state are reflected in the Oregon Employment Department's latest data, which analyzes trends through…

Crime & Courts
Federal Agents Hunt Arson Suspect in Portland With $10,000 Reward on the Line
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking for 28-year-old Ronald Watson, a/k/a Sarah Watson, a/k/a Miranda Kyle, a/k/a Emily Smith, of Kennesaw, Georgia, who…

News
Oregon Sells $14 Million Worth of Timber in August, Supporting Hundreds of Western Oregon Jobs
Oregon’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released details of August timber sales yesterday, revealing that 55.1 million board feet of timber across 2,281 public acres…







